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$323+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Anchorage (DSM - ANC)

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DSM — ANC
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$510
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$323
(Southwest)

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Anchorage
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Anchorage. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 14, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:53 am
DSM
-
ANC
1 stop14h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 6/99:52 pm
ANC
-
DSM
1 stop12h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/11$510
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:24 am
DSM
-
ANC
2 stops17h 20m
Delta
Mon 2/163:21 pm
ANC
-
DSM
2 stops16h 56m
Delta
Deal found 1/11$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/12:39 pm
DSM
-
ANC
1 stop12h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 6/89:52 pm
ANC
-
DSM
1 stop12h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/261:45 pm
DSM
-
ANC
2 stops12h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 6/911:45 pm
ANC
-
DSM
1 stop9h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/11$662
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/182:35 pm
DSM
-
ANC
2 stops14h 00m
Delta
Sat 5/2311:25 pm
ANC
-
DSM
2 stops18h 52m
Delta
Deal found 1/11$665
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2910:55 am
DSM
-
ANC
2 stops16h 01m
Delta
Wed 6/1010:00 pm
ANC
-
DSM
1 stop19h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/12$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/12:35 pm
DSM
-
ANC
2 stops14h 00m
Delta
Wed 6/106:10 am
ANC
-
DSM
1 stop12h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/12$682

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that are best for you.

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Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

8:53 am-8:44 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Anchorage

Tue 6/9

9:52 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 23m

$510

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

6:24 am-8:44 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Anchorage

Mon 2/16

3:21 pm-11:17 am

2 stops16h 56m

$595

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

11:35 am-10:49 pm

2 stops14h 14m

Anchorage

Wed 7/8

5:15 am-4:14 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$662

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

2:35 pm-1:35 am

2 stops14h 00m

Anchorage

Sat 5/23

11:25 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops18h 52m

$665

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

1:45 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops12h 04m

Anchorage

Tue 6/9

11:45 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$669

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

2:35 pm-12:33 am

1 stop12h 58m

Anchorage

Fri 5/29

6:10 am-5:09 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$683

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

2:35 pm-1:35 am

2 stops14h 00m

$344

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sun 5/17

2:35 pm-1:35 am

2 stops14h 00m

$368

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

11:35 am-10:49 pm

2 stops14h 14m

$414

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

5:30 am-7:07 pm

1 stop16h 37m

$418

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Anchorage

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Anchorage in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Anchorage flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Anchorage flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Anchorage flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Anchorage flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Anchorage flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Anchorage

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anchorage. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Anchorage. Reviews last updated January 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Anchorage, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
11,701 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SEA - MSY

I really got a lesson in upgrades. I let my seat get chosen . Both times a middle seat...on purpose ...even when we were not full. That's petty I sat behind the first class . They got more than 1 drink ...and a snack . .and the staff actually talked to them...behind a see thru shawl/sheet in the aisle....... You could see over the seats just fine and you could hear the voices just fine. But the sheet let You KNOW. Your not welcome here. For a moment I regretted not spending 300 dollars per seat so I could see a smile and eat a sandwhich and enjoy my seat . The married couple drank champain and laughed and flirted with each other. It looked so happy and care free MONEY really does buy happiness ..the hateful glares and sighs from my seat mates brought me back to reality I wasn't rich and I still had 2 hours left in this middle seat.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
11,701 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
11,701 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SEA - MSY

I really got a lesson in upgrades. I let my seat get chosen . Both times a middle seat...on purpose ...even when we were not full. That's petty I sat behind the first class . They got more than 1 drink ...and a snack . .and the staff actually talked to them...behind a see thru shawl/sheet in the aisle....... You could see over the seats just fine and you could hear the voices just fine. But the sheet let You KNOW. Your not welcome here. For a moment I regretted not spending 300 dollars per seat so I could see a smile and eat a sandwhich and enjoy my seat . The married couple drank champain and laughed and flirted with each other. It looked so happy and care free MONEY really does buy happiness ..the hateful glares and sighs from my seat mates brought me back to reality I wasn't rich and I still had 2 hours left in this middle seat.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
11,701 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SEA - MSY

I really got a lesson in upgrades. I let my seat get chosen . Both times a middle seat...on purpose ...even when we were not full. That's petty I sat behind the first class . They got more than 1 drink ...and a snack . .and the staff actually talked to them...behind a see thru shawl/sheet in the aisle....... You could see over the seats just fine and you could hear the voices just fine. But the sheet let You KNOW. Your not welcome here. For a moment I regretted not spending 300 dollars per seat so I could see a smile and eat a sandwhich and enjoy my seat . The married couple drank champain and laughed and flirted with each other. It looked so happy and care free MONEY really does buy happiness ..the hateful glares and sighs from my seat mates brought me back to reality I wasn't rich and I still had 2 hours left in this middle seat.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,156 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
11,701 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SEA - MSY

I really got a lesson in upgrades. I let my seat get chosen . Both times a middle seat...on purpose ...even when we were not full. That's petty I sat behind the first class . They got more than 1 drink ...and a snack . .and the staff actually talked to them...behind a see thru shawl/sheet in the aisle....... You could see over the seats just fine and you could hear the voices just fine. But the sheet let You KNOW. Your not welcome here. For a moment I regretted not spending 300 dollars per seat so I could see a smile and eat a sandwhich and enjoy my seat . The married couple drank champain and laughed and flirted with each other. It looked so happy and care free MONEY really does buy happiness ..the hateful glares and sighs from my seat mates brought me back to reality I wasn't rich and I still had 2 hours left in this middle seat.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,119 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
11,701 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SEA - MSY

I really got a lesson in upgrades. I let my seat get chosen . Both times a middle seat...on purpose ...even when we were not full. That's petty I sat behind the first class . They got more than 1 drink ...and a snack . .and the staff actually talked to them...behind a see thru shawl/sheet in the aisle....... You could see over the seats just fine and you could hear the voices just fine. But the sheet let You KNOW. Your not welcome here. For a moment I regretted not spending 300 dollars per seat so I could see a smile and eat a sandwhich and enjoy my seat . The married couple drank champain and laughed and flirted with each other. It looked so happy and care free MONEY really does buy happiness ..the hateful glares and sighs from my seat mates brought me back to reality I wasn't rich and I still had 2 hours left in this middle seat.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Anchorage in just under 14h 51m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 29m. The distance between Des Moines and Anchorage is about 2668 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Anchorage round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Anchorage is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $463 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $595 and $625 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Anchorage one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $341 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $368 and Alaska Airlines from $397 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Anchorage flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Anchorage.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Anchorage by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Anchorage

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Anchorage. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$463Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$595Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$625Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$744Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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